Several homes ablaze as firefighters try to contain West Midlands grassfire
💡 Why it matters
The destruction of homes and hospitalizations highlight the growing threat of wildfires in the UK, straining emergency services and requiring better prevention and response.
A grassfire covering 16 hectares near Stourbridge golf course spread into a residential area, destroying several homes and sending four people to hospital. The West Midlands fire service received thousands of emergency calls in what the fire chief called one of the most significant incidents in its history.
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The Guardian
Several homes ablaze as firefighters try to contain West Midlands grassfire
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BBC News
Multiple fires destroy homes and cause devastation in West Midlands
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BBC News
What we know so far about the West Midlands fires
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